Fredericksburg, Texas –The Fredericksburg Fire/EMS Department in conjunction with crews from across the region are working to contain a grass fire that started around 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 15.
The fire started near 8700 Lower Crabapple Road, which is north of downtown Fredericksburg and moved east across Highway 16 North due to high winds and prime conditions for wildfires in the area.
As crews work on containment, everyone is asked to avoid the area. People in the area should listen to crews on the ground about evacuations and prepare to evacuate. Anyone between Highway 16 North and FM 1631 and between Ranch Road 1323 and Ranch Road 2721 should be prepared to evacuate.
Law enforcement will be in the area to help with evacuations. If anyone has been displaced, a shelter is available at Faith Baptist Church at 3022 N State Highway 16. Fredericksburg, Texas 78624.
“At this point, there is no containment,” Fredericksburg Fire Chief Lynn Bizzell said. “Our goal is to stop the forward progress with air support from TDEM and the Texas A&M Forest Service. Our crews are also working behind the fire to make sure embers do not cause more fires. Currently embers are flying up to a half of mile and causing more fires in the area. Our resources are working to protect structures.”
The Fredericksburg Fire/EMS Facebook page will be updated as information becomes available.
To learn more about the City of Fredericksburg Fire/EMS, go to FBGTX.org or contact City Hall at (830) 997-7521.
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